Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Ready-to-Eat Food Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026" report to their offering.

The global ready-to-eat food products market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2016-2026) and is estimated to be valued at US$ 195.3 Bn by the end of 2026.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines ready-to-eat food as animal or plant derived food that is cooked, frozen, washed, cooked for hot holding, cooled, and processed to be consumed directly or after heating. Ready-to-eat food must comply with all USDA guidelines related to processing, washing, drying, cooling, freezing, and packaging.

The global ready-to-eat food products market is segmented on the basis of Product Type (Meat/Poultry, Cereal Based, Vegetable Based, Others), Packaging (Canned, Frozen or Chilled, Retort, Others), and Distribution Channel (Hypermarket/Supermarket, Convenience/Departmental Store, Specialty Store, Online Store, Others).

On the basis of product type, the Meat/Poultry segment is projected to account for the largest value share during the forecast period; this segment is estimated to account for 45.7% value share in 2016. In the packaging category, the Frozen or Chilled segment is likely to expand at a CAGR of 8.0% over the forecast period. In the distribution channel category, the Hypermarket/Supermarket segment is estimated to account for the highest value share of 34.3% in 2016 and is expected to gain significant market share by the end of 2026.

Key market players

  • Nomad Foods Ltd.
  • Bakkavor Foods Ltd.
  • General Mills Inc.
  • McCain Foods
  • Premier Foods Group Ltd.
  • 2 Sisters Food Group
  • Greencore Group Plc.
  • Orkla ASA
  • ConAgra Foods, Inc.
  • ITC Limited

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

3. Research Methodology

4. Market Overview

5. Global Market Analysis, By Packaging

6. Global Market Analysis, By Product

7. Global Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel

8. Global Market Analysis, By Region

9. North America Market Analysis

10. Latin America Market Analysis

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